I third it.....carried.
Probably that is why it is always safer to get these coins via reputable auction houses like Kunker/CNG/Stacks/Spink.....or a reputable coin...
I am not great with technology, so I would either have to pay someone to do it, or take lessons:(
If I would sell all my world gold coinage, I would have enough $ to purchase 30 or so in FDC quality(common Emperors/Empresses) BUT I love my...
here are 2 more (both part of the Conservation Series of 1974-79/ 24 Countries took part) Zaire 100 Zaires (Leopard) 34mm. 33g. 1975 Zambia 250...
Here is one from the Axum Empire. King Endubis 290-330AD AV Tremissis ND 1.39g. 15mm. Axum was situated where present day Ethiopia/ Eritrea/...
Beautifull coin! Great history on the period also, thanks for sharing:happy:
Nice denarius! I still need him for my coll.
Welcome to the club. The moderators are very nice:happy:
I am thankfull for all the great advice. Ancient Joe made great point that the NAC example sold way over estimate. So, when you add up all things...
The 1935 wasstruck in45/46/47. I recently go.ta.MS-66 1905-B for 340 euros. Always way better to buy originals (not restrikes). Higher quality...
My last post was mostly for PROOF/ MS coins. However, even with EF(improper handling) will result in it being VF. Gold is very soft, esp. the...
I ONLY handle them with special coin gloves. This is when I transfer them into SAFLIPS from auction flips. Best NEVER to handle gold coins, look...
Thats why I sought advice from experienced collectors as yourself. I know that an NAC coin (Gratian) solidus they had as FDC was re-graded CNG...
Correct, but some are exceedingly rare in nature. One French collector travelled to Bioko Is. (Equatorial Guinea) 13 times @ trip costing 10K...
I have no idea, this man was introduced to me by a Montreal insect dealer. Basically he wanted to exchange coins for my collection. My collection...
Nice examples of late Roman coinage. The minting quality was pretty decent upto Severus III, then it really went downhill with the Western Empire....
The kind that needs weekly mowing:(
Yes, some rare beetles/ butterflies fetch upto 30K for one specimen. With insects same rules as coins....rarity+quality=HIGH prices. My coll. was...
Thanks for all the great advice/ also cooking hints. My only addiction is food:shame: Also use sage in poultry dressing. German recipe for...
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